Ram ProMaster City · Model year 2018

2018 Ram ProMaster City specs, maintenance & manuals

Everything the manufacturer published about the 2018 Ram ProMaster City in one place: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 7 manufacturer publications.

Horsepower: 178 hp
Combined MPG: 24
Recalls: 2
Schedule covers: 150k miles

ProMaster City towing capacity by yearTow ratings for every year we have charts for; the 2018 spec sheet's towing figures are in Specs & features below.See the towing chart

What changed for the 2018 Ram ProMaster City

The 2018 ProMaster City versus 2017: what's different, from the factory charts and spec sheets.

Tradesman Cargo Van is now called Tradesman.
Tradesman SLT Cargo Van is now called Tradesman SLT.
New body style: Cargo Van.
New option package: Taxi Cab Package.
Package no longer offered: Rear Backup Camera Group.
New to the equipment chart: Uconnect 3 NAV with 5-in. display — included AM/FM/NAV.

All the differences we found

Listed for the first time on the equipment chart

Full-size spare tire — optional: Tradesman, Tradesman SLT, Wagon, SLT Wagon
ParkSense rear park assist — optional: Tradesman, Tradesman SLT, Wagon, SLT Wagon
Uconnect 3 NAV with 5-in. display — included AM/FM/NAV — standard: Tradesman SLT, SLT Wagon — optional: Tradesman, Wagon
Bumpers: Front and rear in body-color — standard: Tradesman SLT, SLT Wagon
Roof rack — optional: Tradesman, Tradesman SLT, Wagon, SLT Wagon
SiriusXM Radio with one-year extension — optional: Tradesman, Tradesman SLT, Wagon, SLT Wagon
SiriusXM Radio with two-year extension — optional: Tradesman, Tradesman SLT, Wagon, SLT Wagon
Steering wheel — includes audio controls — standard: Tradesman, Wagon
Upfit Interface Connector — optional: Tradesman, Tradesman SLT, Wagon, SLT Wagon
Vinyl bucket with driver-side manual lumbar and height adjusters — optional: Tradesman, Tradesman SLT, Wagon, SLT Wagon

No longer on the equipment chart

Backup camera with RV mirror/monitor
Uconnect 3.0 AM/FM includes Media Hub with USB and auxiliary input
Bumpers: Body-color
Roof rack — side rails
Steering wheel

Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2017 and 2018. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.

2018 Ram ProMaster City specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2018 specification sheet.

General information3 specs

Body Styles: ProMaster City Cargo Van; ProMaster City Wagon
Assembly Plant: Bursa, Turkey, at Fiat’s joint venture TOFAS plant. The van is upfitted into a cargo van at the FCA US Transformation Center in Baltimore, Maryland
EPA Vehicle Class: Small commercial van (Class 1)

Body and chassis2 specs

Layout: Front transverse engine, front-wheel drive (FWD) only
Construction: Body-frame integral (BFI, or Unibody) with electro-galvanized steel body. Integrated steel ladder H-frame with single-piece longitudinal frame rails

Engine2.4-liter I-4 MultiAir2 Tigershark gas engineEngine: 2.4-liter I-4 MultiAir2 Tigershark gas engine18 specs

Availability: Standard on all models
Type and Description: I-4 (inline 4) 16-valve MultiAir2 with multiport fuel injection
Displacement: 144 cu.in. (2,360 cu. cm)
Bore & Stroke: 3.46 x 3.82 (88.0 x 97.0)
Block Material: Aluminum
Cylinder Head Material: Aluminum
Valvetrain: DOHC, four valves per cylinder (16 total)
Ignition System: Coil-on-plug ignition, spark plugs with dual precious metals
Fuel Delivery: Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Power: 178 hp (133 kW) at 6,400 rpm
Torque: 174 lb.-ft. (236 N•m) at 3,800 rpm
Fuel Requirement: Unleaded regular, 87 octane
Maximum Engine Speed: 6,500 rpm (electronically limited)
Oil Capacity: 5.5 quarts (5.2 liters)
Coolant Capacity: 7.1 quarts (6.7 liters)
Emissions Controls: GPEC3 engine-management system with close-coupled catalyst and wide-range O2 sensor
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy): 21/29

Transmission948TE nine-speed automaticTransmission: 948TE nine-speed automatic15 specs

Availability: Standard on all models
Type: Nine-speed FWD, electronically controlled automatic overdrive transmission with torque converter clutch. Clutch-to-clutch architecture with integral electro/hydraulic controls module
Fluid Capacity: 6.5 quarts (6.15 liters)
Torque Converter: 242 mm
1st: 4.70
2nd: 2.84
3rd: 1.90
4th: 1.38
5th: 1.00
6th: 0.80
7th: 0.69
8th: 0.58
9th: 0.47
Reverse: 3.81
Final Drive Ratio: 3.73

Suspension5 specs

	front	rear
Type	MacPherson Strut, independent	Independent bi-link with coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Stabilizer Bar, Solid	26	16
Spring Rate (N/mm)	25	28
Shock Type	Twin-tube	Twin-tube
Wheel Travel (mm – jounce/rebound)	57/93	51/31

Brakes8 specs

Front Type (diameter x width): Ventilated disc, 12 x 1.1 (305 x 28)
Rear Type (diameter x width): Drum, 10 x 2.2 (254 x 57)
Front Caliper, Lining: Cast iron, single piston (57)
Rear Brake, Lining: Leading trailing drum brake assembly with 25-mm wheel cylinder
Anti-lock Braking System (front and rear): Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC): Standard
Total Front Swept Area (mm): 5,100
Total Rear Swept Area (mm): 12,155

Steering4 specs

Type: Specifically calibrated hydraulic power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Ratio: 15.9:1
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 2.9
Turn Diameter – ft. (m) (curb-to-curb): 42 (12.8)

Wheels and tires2 specs

Wheels: 16-in. steel or aluminum
Tires: 215/55R16XL all-season

DimensionsexteriorDimensions: exterior12 specs

Wheelbase: 122.4 (3,109)
Track, Front: 60 (1,523)
Track, Rear: 60.9 (1,548)
Overall Length: 187.1 (4,752)
Overall Width (including mirrors): 84.6 (2,148)
Overall Height: 74.2 (1,886)
Front Overhang: 35.6 (903)
Rear Overhang: 29.1 (740)
Approach Angle (degrees): 13.3
Departure Angle (degrees): 30.8
Windshield Slope Angle (degrees): 49.2
Ground Clearance: 5.2 (131)

Sheet states dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless noted, measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels.

Capacities1 spec

Fuel Tank Capacity: 16 gallons (60.6 liters)

DimensionscargoDimensions: cargo12 specs

	Cargo Van	Passenger Wagon
Cargo Length	87.2 (2,215)	Behind rear seats = 54.7 (1,389); Rear seats folded = 69.2 (1,758)
Cargo Width	60.4 (1,534)	57.6 (1,463)
Cargo Height @ Roof	51.8 (1,315.7)	48.7 (1,237)
Max. Cargo Volume (cu. ft.)	131.7	101.7
Cargo Width @ Wheel Well	48.4 (1,229.4)	48.4 (1,229.4)
Load Floor Height	23.3 (592)	23.8 (605)
Side Door Openings (w x h)	25.8 x 43.6	21.2 x 42.7
Rear Door Openings (w x h)	48.6 x 47.4	48.6 x 46.4
Rear Door Swing (degrees, first detent/full open detent)	90/180	90/180
Rear Door Split (degrees)	60 (driver side)/40 (passenger side)	60 (driver side)/40 (passenger side)
Rear Step-in Height	23.3 (592)	23.8 (605)
Side Step-in Height	21.5 (546)	19.3 (490)

Accommodations1 spec

	Cargo Van	Passenger Wagon
Seating Capacity (front/rear)	2/0	2/3

Accommodations8 specs

	Cargo Van	Passenger Wagon
front row (passenger and cargo vans)
Headroom	46.0 (1,169)	46.0 (1,169)
Leg Room	40.8 (1,036)	40.8 (1,036)
Shoulder Room	59.3 (1,506)	59.3 (1,506)
Hip Room	52.8 (1,340)	52.8 (1,340)
second row (passenger wagon only)
Headroom	—	44.0 (1,118)
Leg Room	—	36.8 (935)
Shoulder Room	—	58.0 (1,472)
Hip Room	—	59.2 (1,503)

— not listed or not applicable

Capability6 specs

	Cargo Van	Passenger Wagon
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR; lbs.)	5,395	5,395
Curb Weight (lbs.)	3,509	3,635
Payload (lbs.)	1,886	1,760
Tongue Load (lbs.)	200	200
Towing Capacity (lbs.)	2,000	1,914
Gross Combined Vehicle Weight Rating (lbs.)	5,900	5,900

Source: 2018 Ram ProMaster City Specifications (Stellantis media site).

Which equipment is standard, optional or part of a package on each trim, from the manufacturer's 2018 feature availability guide.

Only rows that differ

Showing 42 of 81 features · swipe for more trims

StandardOptionalPart of a packageNot availableFleet-only optionEither, depending on configuration

Feature	TradesmanCargo Van	Tradesman SLTCargo Van	Wagon	SLT Wagon
Mechanical Features	TradesmanCargo Van	Tradesman SLTCargo Van	Wagon	SLT Wagon
Alternator — 160-amp	Std	Std	Std	Std
Battery — 700-amp maintenance-free	Std	Std	Std	Std
Brakes — four-wheel antilock	Std	Std	Std	Std
Fuel tank — 16‑gallon	Std	Std	Std	Std
Electronic Vehicle Tracking System (EVTS)	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Tire service kit	Std	Std	Std	Std
Upfit Interface Connector (included with Taxi Cab Package on Wagon)	Opt	Opt	Opt/Pkg	Opt
Exterior Features	TradesmanCargo Van	Tradesman SLTCargo Van	Wagon	SLT Wagon
Bodyside molding — black	Std	Std	Std	Std
BumpersFront and rear black	Std	N/A	Std	N/A
Front and rear in body-color	N/A	Std	N/A	Std
Daytime running lights	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
DoorsRear hinged doors with fixed glass and sliding side doors with vented glass (Wagon models only)	N/A	N/A	Std	Std
Rear hinged doors with fixed glass, sliding side doors with vented glass (Cargo Van models only)	Opt	Opt	N/A	N/A
Rear hinged doors with fixed glass	Opt	Opt	Std	Std
Side sliding right door with vented glass (passenger side only); packaged with rear hinged doors with fixed glass and sliding side doors with vented glass (when cargo partition is ordered without window grate)	Opt/Pkg	Opt/Pkg	N/A	N/A
Side sliding left door with vented glass (driver side only); packaged with rear hinged doors with fixed glass and sliding side doors with vented glass (when cargo partition is ordered without window grate)	Opt/Pkg	Opt/Pkg	N/A	N/A
Side sliding right door with vented glass (passenger side only); packaged with rear hinged doors with fixed glass and sliding side doors with vented glass (includes window grate when no cargo partition is ordered)	Opt/Pkg	Opt/Pkg	N/A	N/A
Side sliding left door with vented glass (driver side only); packaged with rear hinged doors with fixed glass and sliding side doors with vented glass (includes window grate when no cargo partition is ordered)	Opt/Pkg	Opt/Pkg	N/A	N/A
Rear doors with 180-degree opening	Std	Std	Std	Std
Side and rear doors with solid panels	Std	Std	N/A	N/A
Fog lamps — front (requires Lights and Wheels Group)	N/A	Pkg	N/A	Pkg
Glass — deep-tint (not available on Cargo Van models with side sliding rear doors with solid panels)	Opt	Pkg	Opt	Std
Headlamps — halogen	Std	Std	Std	Std
MirrorsRemote, manual-adjustable	Std	N/A	Std	N/A
Power-adjustable, folding, heated with body-color caps	N/A	Std	N/A	Std
Roof rack	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Cross bars (requires roof rack side rails) (by Mopar)	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Cross bars — three-bar utility (not available with roof rack side rails) (by Mopar)	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Splash guards — set (by Mopar)	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Tires — 215/55R16XL BSW All‑Season	Std	Std	Std	Std
Wheels16-in. steel painted Silver with center cap	Std	N/A	Std	N/A
16-in. steel painted black with full-painted Silver wheel covers (included with Taxi Cab Package)	Opt	Std	Opt/Pkg	Std
16-in. aluminum (requires Lights and Wheels Group)	N/A	Pkg	N/A	Pkg
Full-size spare tire	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Interior Features	TradesmanCargo Van	Tradesman SLTCargo Van	Wagon	SLT Wagon
Air conditioning	Std	Std	Std	Std
Cargo area lighting — LED (by Mopar)	Opt	Opt	N/A	N/A
Door locks — power, speed-sensitive	Std	Std	Std	Std
Floor matsFront and rear carpet (by Mopar)	N/A	N/A	Opt	Opt
Front and rear slush (by Mopar)	N/A	N/A	Opt	Opt
Front carpet (by Mopar)	Opt	Opt	N/A	N/A
Front slush (by Mopar)	Opt	Opt	N/A	N/A
Lighting — map/courtesy/cargo lamps	Std	Std	Std	Std
Seats — 60/40 fold-and-tumble, three-person rear bench	N/A	N/A	Std	Std
SeatsCloth low-back bucket with manual adjuster	Std	N/A	Std	N/A
Heated front (included with Popular Equipment Group)	N/A	Pkg	N/A	Pkg
Premium cloth bucket with driver-side manual lumbar and height adjusters	N/A	Std	N/A	Std
Vinyl bucket with driver-side manual lumbar and height adjusters (included with the Taxi Cab Package on Wagon)	Opt	Opt	Opt/Pkg	Opt
Speed control	Opt	Std	Opt	Std
Steering column — tilt/telescoping	Std	Std	Std	Std
Steering wheel — includes audio controls	Std	N/A	Std	N/A
Steering wheelLeather-wrapped (included with Uconnect 3 NAV with 5-in. display)	Pkg	Std	Pkg	Std
Windows — front, power with one-touch up/down	Std	Std	Std	Std
Second-row power (included with Popular Equipment Group and Taxi Cab Package)	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg
Uconnect/Multimedia	TradesmanCargo Van	Tradesman SLTCargo Van	Wagon	SLT Wagon
Mopar Web Wi‑Fi hotspot	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Radios — Uconnect 3 with 5-in. display, includes AM/FM, Integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth	Std	N/A	Std	N/A
Uconnect 3 NAV with 5-in. display — included AM/FM/NAV	Opt	Std	Opt	Std
SiriusXM Radio	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
SiriusXM Radio with one-year extension (fleet only)	Fleet	Fleet	Fleet	Fleet
SiriusXM Radio with two-year extension (fleet only)	Fleet	Fleet	Fleet	Fleet
Four	Std	Std	Std	Std
SpeakersSix (packaged with Popular Equipment Group)	N/A	N/A	N/A	Pkg
Safety & Security	TradesmanCargo Van	Tradesman SLTCargo Van	Wagon	SLT Wagon
Front driver and passenger	Std	Std	Std	Std
Driver inflatable knee bolster	Std	Std	Std	Std
Supplemental front-seat side	Std	Std	Std	Std
Air BagsSupplemental side-curtain for 1st and 2nd row	N/A	N/A	Std	Std
Supplemental side-curtain for 1st row	Std	Std	N/A	N/A
DOT-Certified Roadside Safety Kit (by Mopar)	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) — includes all-speed traction control, brake assist, brake-lock differential, electronic roll mitigation, Hill-start Assist and trailer-sway damping	Std	Std	Std	Std
ParkSense rear park assist	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
ParkView rear backup camera	Std	Std	Std	Std
Remote Keyless Entry	Std	Std	Std	Std
Remote start system (by Mopar)	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system — warning lamp	Std	Std	Std	Std
Packages/Equipment Groups	TradesmanCargo Van	Tradesman SLTCargo Van	Wagon	SLT Wagon
Cargo Partition Packageno window (includes rear wall trim)	Opt	Opt	N/A	N/A
Cargo Partition Packagewith window (includes rear wall trim)	Opt	Opt	N/A	N/A
Lights and Wheels Groupfront fog lamps and 16-in. aluminum wheels	N/A	Opt	N/A	Opt
Popular Equipment Groupheated front seats, 2nd-row power window and six speakers (Wagon models); not available with sliding side and rear doors with solid panels on Cargo Van models	N/A	Opt	N/A	Opt
Rear Wiper/Washer/Defroster Grouprear window defroster and rear window wiper/washer (packaged with Taxi Cab Package; requires deep-tint sunscreen glass; not available with sliding side and rear doors with solid panels)	Opt	Opt	Opt/Pkg	Opt
Taxi Cab Packagerear Wiper/Washer/Defroster Group, vinyl bucket seats, upfit interface connector, two additional key fobs, Black power heated power adjustable mirrors, 2nd-row power windows and 16-in. steel painted Black wheels with full-painted Silver wheel covers (late availability)	N/A	N/A	Fleet	N/A
Trailer Tow GroupClass III hitch receiver with four- and seven-pin wiring harness	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt

A dash in the guide is shown as NA.
The SLT Wagon cell for the manual-adjustable mirrors row is blank in the guide and shown as NA; SLT Wagon gets power mirrors as standard.
The Taxi Cab Package is a fleet-only option offered on the Wagon.
F marks a fleet-only option.

What each trim adds

Equipment that becomes standard at each step up, compared with the next trim down in price. Packages and options aren't counted.

Tradesman SLT (Cargo Van)over Tradesman (Cargo Van)+7 standard

Bumpers: Front and rear in body-color
Power-adjustable, folding, heated with body-color caps
16-in. steel painted black with full-painted Silver wheel covers (included with Taxi Cab Package)
Premium cloth bucket with driver-side manual lumbar and height adjusters
Speed control
Leather-wrapped (included with Uconnect 3 NAV with 5-in. display)
Uconnect 3 NAV with 5-in. display — included AM/FM/NAV

SLT Wagonover Wagon+8 standard

Bumpers: Front and rear in body-color
Glass — deep-tint (not available on Cargo Van models with side sliding rear doors with solid panels)
Power-adjustable, folding, heated with body-color caps
16-in. steel painted black with full-painted Silver wheel covers (included with Taxi Cab Package)
Premium cloth bucket with driver-side manual lumbar and height adjusters
Speed control
Leather-wrapped (included with Uconnect 3 NAV with 5-in. display)
Uconnect 3 NAV with 5-in. display — included AM/FM/NAV

Standard on every trim (23)

2.4-liter Tigershark MultiAir2 I-4 engine; nine-speed automatic transmission
Alternator — 160-amp
Battery — 700-amp maintenance-free
Brakes — four-wheel antilock
Fuel tank — 16-gallon
Tire service kit
Bodyside molding — black
Rear doors with 180-degree opening
Headlamps — halogen
Tires — 215/55R16XL BSW All-Season
Air conditioning
Door locks — power, speed-sensitive
Lighting — map/courtesy/cargo lamps
Steering column — tilt/telescoping
Windows — front, power with one-touch up/down
Speakers: Four
Air Bags: Front driver and passenger
Air Bags: Driver inflatable knee bolster
Air Bags: Supplemental front-seat side
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) — includes all-speed traction control, brake assist, brake-lock differential, electronic roll mitigation, Hill-start Assist and trailer-sway damping
ParkView rear backup camera
Remote Keyless Entry
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system — warning lamp

Source: 2018 Ram ProMaster City Feature Availability, Stellantis North America. Equipment can change during the model year and some items arrive late; confirm on the window sticker.

2018 Ram ProMaster City fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2018 Ram ProMaster City at 24 MPG combined. Every EPA test configuration is below, from the government's fuel-economy database.

City, highway and combined figures are in MPG (MPGe on electricity).

Version	Engine	Transmission · drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
Promaster City	2.4L 4-cylinder	9-speed automatic · FWD	21MPG	28MPG	24MPG	$2,600	374

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. MPG is miles per gallon (MPGe for electric operation). Plug-in hybrids list gasoline-only MPG with the electric rating underneath. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year at the EPA's fuel-price assumptions, so yours will differ. Range is total driving range on a full tank or charge.

2018 Ram ProMaster City wheels & tires

Factory tire and wheel sizes, spare and the pressure to run, from the spec sheet and owner's manual.

Fits	Tire	Wheel	Type
All models	215/55R16XL	16 in, steel or aluminum	all-season, extra load

Cold tire pressure: Not a single number: the owner's manual refers to the tire and loading placard, which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
Spare: Manual says the van can have a tire service kit, a compact spare or a regular-size spare (with or without a TPMS sensor); a stowed spare hangs on a winch under the rear.
Lug nut torque: 63 ft-lb (86 N·m) (Steel wheels only), M12 x 1.25 thread, 17 mm socket
Pressure monitor: A tire pressure monitoring system warns when a tire is low.

Sizes and pressures vary by trim, wheel package and load: check the placard on your vehicle and the tire sidewall. Sizes from the manufacturer's specification sheet (2018 Ram ProMaster City Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2018 Ram ProMaster City maintenance schedule

The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.

A dot means the service is due at that mileage.

Odometer

OdometerDue at

Additional Inspections

Inspect the CV joints
Inspect front suspension, boot seals, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function

Additional Maintenance

Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter
Change brake fluid every two years

Service	20k	30k	40k	50k	60k	70k	80k	90k	100k	110k	120k	130k	140k	150k
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints
Inspect front suspension, boot seals, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function
Inspect front accessory drive belt, tensioner, idler pulley, and replace if necessary
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter
Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter
Change brake fluid every two years
Replace spark plugs
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary

At every oil change

Change oil and filter
Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on
Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses, lines and park brake
Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
Inspect exhaust system
Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions

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2018 Ram ProMaster City fluids & capacities

Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.

Fluid capacities

Fluid capacities3 systems

System	Applies to	Capacity
Fuel tank (approximate)	2.4L engine	16 gal60.5 L
Engine oil with filter	2.4L engine	5.5 qt5.2 L
Cooling system	2.4L engine	7.2 qt6.8 L

Engine fluids

Engine fluids5 fluids

Component	Fluid / grade	Mopar product
Engine coolant	OAT (Organic Additive Technology) 10 year/150,000 mile formula antifreeze/coolantMS.90032	Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula
Engine oil2.4L engine	SAE 0W-20, API certifiedMS-6395	—
Engine oil filter	Mopar engine oil filter	Mopar Engine Oil Filter
Spark plugs2.4L engine	Mopar spark plugs	Mopar Spark Plugs
Fuel selection2.4L engine	87 octane, 0-15% ethanol	—

Chassis fluids & lubricants

Chassis fluids & lubricants3 fluids

Component	Fluid / grade	Mopar product
Automatic transmission	ZF 8&9 speed ATF or equivalent	Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF
Brake master cylinder	DOT 4	Mopar DOT 4
Power steering reservoir	Pentosin CHF 11S power steering fluidMS-11655	—

Fuel

Fuel1 engine

Engine	Minimum	Ethanol / biodiesel
2.4L engine	87 octane Regular unleaded	Up to 15% (E15)

Wheel lug nut torque

Wheel lug nut torque2 specs

Wheels	Torque
Steel wheels onlyThread M12 x 1.2517 mm socket	63 ft‑lb (86 N·m)
Aluminum wheels onlyThread M12 x 1.2517 mm socket	89 ft‑lb (120 N·m)

Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant reservoir filled to the MAX level.
Brake fluid is changed every 24 months, a time-based interval only.
Re-check lug nut torque after 25 miles (40 km).
Tighten lug nuts in a star pattern, twice around.
Lug nut/bolt size is marked ** in the manual: use only dealer-recommended lug nuts/bolts.
Reformulated gasoline is recommended.

Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2018 Ram ProMaster City recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2018 Ram ProMaster City: 2 recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA hasn't published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Ram ProMaster City.

Recalls (2)

Newest first. A campaign covers certain vehicles of this model year, not necessarily every one. To see which apply to a specific vehicle, and whether the fix has been done, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer; repairs are free of charge.

Steering: rack and pinionMarch 6, 2018 · Campaign 18V149000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 RAM ProMaster City vehicles. The gears within the hydraulic rack and pinion steering system may have a casting defect that can cause a crack and a loss of hydraulic steering fluid.

Risk: A hydraulic steering fluid leak may require additional sudden steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering gear housing, replacing any affected rack-and-pinion assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U23.

Campaign 18V149000 on NHTSA.gov

Equipment: other: labelsFebruary 22, 2018 · Campaign 18V129000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 RAM ProMaster City vehicles. The Tire Placards on these vehicles may indicate the incorrect total number of occupants allowed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk: If the tire placard indicates an incorrect seating capacity, the operator may overload the vehicle, which can cause tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected tire placard, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U17.

Campaign 18V129000 on NHTSA.gov

Owner complaints by component

Complaints: 1
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0

Engine1

Complaints are reports owners filed with NHTSA; they are not verified and a complaint can name more than one component. A high count reflects how many were sold as much as how often something fails.

Source: NHTSA public data (recalls, complaints and the New Car Assessment Program), covering Promaster City. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.

2018 Ram ProMaster City owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2018 model year.

Owner's manuals

Warranty

On Mopar.com

Manuals and guides are hosted by the manufacturer on vehicleinfo.mopar.com and open as PDFs. Mopar.com's owner site also has VIN-specific manuals and recall lookups.

Salt, snow and hills: the data

The 2018 Ram ProMaster City against salt, snow and steep grades

Lake-effect squalls, roads soaked in brine, potholes that open with every thaw and long Appalachian grades: driving in the Great Lakes states asks a lot of tires, batteries and undersides. These notes take the 2018 ProMaster City figures above and flag the ones that carry the most weight in West Virginia.

Pothole season and the factory tire sizes

Squalls off Lake Michigan and Lake Erie can drop snow faster than plows keep up, and then tire compound matters more than anything else on the vehicle. Starting from the factory 215/55R16 size, a true winter tire on 16-inch wheels grips packed snow far better than an all-season and leaves sidewall for the potholes the next thaw brings.

Oil for a frozen-driveway start

Factory oil: SAE 0W-20, 5.5 qt per change with a filter. A Grand Rapids or Toledo January can leave an engine at single digits overnight, and at start-up the oil has to reach the top of the engine fast. The 0W part of the grade is its cold-flow rating, so keep it rather than going thicker for winter. Short trips that never fully warm the engine let moisture collect in the oil; a longer drive clears it.

Battery checks before the cold

The schedule includes a battery inspection at each oil change, with the terminals cleaned and tightened as required. Do it before the first cold snap: corrosion at the terminals adds resistance exactly when a frozen engine needs the most current from the battery. A load test each fall is worth adding once the battery is a few winters old.

Which wheels do the pulling

This model year was built with front-wheel drive only. On an icy grade, smooth throttle beats wheelspin, and winter tires do more for a front-wheel drive vehicle than any other change. When lake-effect snow turns an interstate white in minutes, leave several car lengths more than usual and let the vehicles with driven wheels at both ends sort themselves out ahead of you.

Fuel reserve for storm closures

Fuel capacity: 16 gallons. Lake-effect whiteouts can shut stretches of I-94 in Michigan or I-90 through the Ohio Snowbelt for hours, so keep the tank from running low between November and March. If you do end up stranded, a running engine for heat needs a tailpipe clear of snow.

Filters for dust and pollen

The cabin air filter first comes up at 20,000 miles. Spring pollen in the Ohio and Tennessee valleys is heavy, and a clogged cabin filter also slows the defroster in winter because it chokes the blower's airflow. It is a five-minute job on most vehicles.

Fuel grade and winter reserve

Fuel requirement: 87 octane. In winter, keeping the tank above half is a sensible habit across the Great Lakes states, because lake-effect pileups and mountain snow on I-64 or I-77 can leave traffic stopped for hours, and fuel is your heat.

Each spec in these notes is pulled from the tables above. The commentary on salt, snow, potholes and grades is general guidance for the Great Lakes states; the owner's manual remains the authority.

2018 Ram ProMaster City questions

How much oil does the 2018 Ram ProMaster City take?

With a filter change: 2.4L engine, 5.5 qt / 5.2 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.

What kind of oil does the 2018 Ram ProMaster City use?

2.4L engine: SAE 0W-20, API certified (MS-6395) and Engine oil filter: Mopar engine oil filter.

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2018 Ram ProMaster City?

At 20,000 miles: inspect the cv joints; inspect front suspension, boot seals, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary; inspect the brake linings, parking brake function; replace air conditioning/cabin air filter; change brake fluid every two years. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2018 Ram ProMaster City owner's manual?

The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.

What MPG does the 2018 Ram ProMaster City get?

The EPA rates the 2018 Ram ProMaster City at 24 MPG combined, depending on the version. 2.4L 4-cylinder, 9-speed automatic, FWD: 21 city / 28 highway / 24 combined. Ratings are the EPA's laboratory figures from fueleconomy.gov; real-world mileage varies with driving, load and weather.

What size tires does the 2018 Ram ProMaster City use?

Factory tire sizes: 215/55R16XL (All models). The recommended cold inflation pressure for your exact tires is on the tire placard on the vehicle, not in a single table.

What changed on the 2018 Ram ProMaster City?

Tradesman Cargo Van is now called Tradesman; Tradesman SLT Cargo Van is now called Tradesman SLT; New body style: Cargo Van; New option package: Taxi Cab Package.

Does the 2018 Ram ProMaster City have recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Ram ProMaster City. The most recent: Steering: rack and pinion (March 2018) and Equipment: other (February 2018). NHTSA's data was last fetched November 8, 2026. Recalls are listed by model year, so a given vehicle may or may not be covered: enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer to see which are open.

What are the most common safety complaints about the 2018 Ram ProMaster City?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2018 Ram ProMaster City with NHTSA. The components named most often are engine (1). Complaints are reports from owners that NHTSA does not verify, so treat them as a signal to look into, not a finding.

Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle.